Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright tan and white, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His silver hair is still thick. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: Alston lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. While he appears to be a normal Gnome, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and a strong sense of loyalty to half-elven people

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism. Flaws: Insane, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 27000 cp. Silver pearl (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he is wearing a long, grey, dusty cloak. He wears a broad hat to cover his moderate length golden hair. His fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: He was born in the north. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Carter work with an outfit from a few towns over. Carter work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he's looking for his big break

Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Immigrant, Job, In love. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 320 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). 4 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: This late middle aged man is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down and is in decent physical shape. His blonde hair is lengthy. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is a Mayor first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. The war was a terrible time for him, and Gerald does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Flaws: Depressed, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 60 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her chestnut hair is still thick. Her eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Zanna was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She has worked as a Locksmith like her father before her.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and to protect her home

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Job, Guardian. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 11000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.